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Odyssey

Data Protection Specialist

Stamford, CT · Remote

The Data Protection Specialist will focus on providing analysis and engineering support for the ... This is a 6 month contract-to-hire position, eligible for remote work in the United States.

Deckers

Director, Data Governance

New York, NY · Remote

United States (Remote) Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states ... Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on data privacy, data protection, and ...

IQVIA

Senior Data Team Lead (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$86K - $217K/yr

This is a remote/WFH position with all necessary equipment provided. What You'll Do * Lead data ... a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. IQVIA is committed to ...

IQVIA

Senior Data Team Lead (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$86K - $217K/yr

This is a remote/WFH position with all necessary equipment provided. What You'll Do * Lead data ... a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. IQVIA is committed to ...

IQVIA

Senior Data Team Lead (Remote)

Jersey City, NJ · Remote

$86K - $217K/yr

This is a remote/WFH position with all necessary equipment provided. What You'll Do * Lead data ... a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. IQVIA is committed to ...

IQVIA

Senior Data Team Lead (Remote)

Jersey City, NJ · Remote

$86K - $217K/yr

This is a remote/WFH position with all necessary equipment provided. What You'll Do * Lead data ... a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. IQVIA is committed to ...

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What is a Remote Data Protection job?

A Remote Data Protection job involves securing and managing sensitive digital information for organizations while working remotely. Responsibilities typically include implementing encryption protocols, monitoring for security threats, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, and developing disaster recovery plans. Professionals in this role work with cybersecurity tools to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access. Strong knowledge of data security frameworks and cloud protection strategies is often required.

What are some typical challenges faced in a Remote Data Protection role?

Professionals in Remote Data Protection often encounter challenges related to securing a distributed workforce, ensuring compliance with varied international regulations, and quickly addressing emerging security threats. Working remotely can mean managing security for diverse endpoints and collaborating across different time zones or teams. Staying current with evolving data privacy laws and adapting to new technologies are key ongoing tasks. Employers value candidates who can proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement robust protection measures while maintaining strong communication with non-technical colleagues.

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To thrive in Remote Data Protection, you need a solid understanding of data privacy laws, risk management, and cybersecurity principles, typically supported by a degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. Familiarity with security frameworks, encryption tools, DLP (Data Loss Prevention) solutions, and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GDPR compliance are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective remote communication are essential soft skills for this role. Mastering these competencies ensures sensitive information remains secure and regulatory requirements are met in a distributed environment.

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Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialist

Odyssey

Stamford, CT • Remote

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance. OdysseyRe offers a broad range of property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance products, providing capital and risk management solutions for clients to efficiently manage economic risk through a network of branch and representative offices across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), AsiaPacific and London.

OdysseyRe is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for our staff. We provide employees an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in their career growth.

OdysseyRe is rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard and Poor's. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH.

Data Protection Specialist 

Position Summary: The Data Protection Specialist will focus on providing analysis and engineering support for the Data Protection Office. This includes primary responsibility of triaging Data Discovery events, DLP events, supporting data discovery efforts, gathering unique business sensitive data patterns, and implementing detection rules/policies for Auto Data Classification/DLP/File Level Encryption. The position will also serve as a backup to the Data Protection Lead. 

This is a 6 month contract-to-hire position, eligible for remote work in the United States. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Provide engineering support for Data Discovery, DLP, and Data Classification systems which include implementing detection rules, reducing false positive detections, deploying and maintaining tools. 

  • Analyze Data Discovery, DLP, and Data Classification events and formulate metrics to indicate areas of concern. 

  • Coordinate with business units to gather business requirements such as unique sensitive data patterns, whitelist of authorized entities, and establish controls with least business impacts.  

  • Building reports/automations to address key business concerns on data protection issues 

  • Assist in addressing Data Protection control audits. 

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

  • Varonis SaaS engineering and analysis experience is a must 

  • Microsoft Purview, Netskope or other DLP engineering and analysis experience  

  • Microsoft Purview Information Protection engineering and analysis experience  

  • Familiar with Keyword, Regex, Exact Data Matching (EDM) methodology for policy development 

  • Power BI/Tableau experience is a plus 

  • Business Relationship Management experience  

  • General knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS standards 

Education/Experience: 

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred 

  • Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Data Security and/or Data Governance 

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